1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1985 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, 1985 Plymouth Turismo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Plymouth Turismo (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Turismo.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1985 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Jeep | Plymouth |
| Model | Station Wagon | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
